My needle bar is too far back (grazing the hook below and almost brushing the edge of the needle plate opening). This is a Bernina 1530. I just can't figure out where the adjustment point is and I don't want to fiddle around too much. Tried to find service manuals but they're all paywalled. Hoping someone here knows where it is 😅
So, I got this machine knowing it would be a project. I *personally* wanted to work on it so I can learn and I have taken it apart but I'm now reaching a point where I can't go a whole lot further because this *one* screw on the vertical shaft just will not budge. I've tried just doing it by hand and I can't get it. I tried to apply some heat and still, no dice. The first screw was about as stubborn but I miraculously managed to get it loose with some perseverance. Now I'm stumped, sore, and pretty frustrated with this second one.
I would appreciate tips for what I can do or use to help. I haven't tried adding any solvents, since I don't want to use the wrong thing and up until now everything's been relatively easy in comparison. Unfortunately, I kind of need it to come off so I can continue with what I'm doing. I have drills (normal/impact) I could use but I'm almost certain I'm going to end up getting punched by it and the screw is still not gonna give 😬
This is the latest addition to my fleet (quickly became a Bernina enthusiast lol) of machines. I've found the manual online and I was looking through it for oiling/maintenance and it only really goes into how to oil the bobbin area but nothing else. My other two machines are the 730 and 830 which open right up to oil the machinery up top but since the look of this machine is vastly different I'd rather ask first before doing anything 😅
Any help is appreciated! I've quickly fallen in love with this machine and it's motivated me to get into freehand embroidery so I'd love to keep it running well.
This is the latest addition to my fleet (quickly became a Bernina enthusiast lol) of machines. I've found the manual online and I was looking through it for oiling/maintenance and it only really goes into how to oil the bobbin area but nothing else. My other two machines are the 730 and 830 which open right up to oil the machinery up top but since the look of this machine is vastly different I'd rather ask first before doing anything 😅
Any help is appreciated! I've quickly fallen in love with this machine and it's motivated me to get into freehand embroidery so I'd love to keep it running well.
Now, I know it'll likely vary from place to place and the condition of the machine but what's usually the average? Or, what did you pay to have your older machine(s) looked at?
I got a couple Berninas (830 and 730 (adore my 730 already lol). I've oiled them but since I'm thinking of having them looked over just to make sure any error while using them is coming from me 😅 They're both in great shape. Nothing broken or missing, running smoothly. At worst, they have some lesser used settings that can be a little stubborn to engage. I acquired them from second-hand stores though, so I really don't know the last time they were fully serviced. However, because I've never had any of my machines in the past serviced (I was much younger, running some mid-range Singer into the ground to do my heavy duty projects at the time and then later graduated to the dreaded Singer Heavy Duty that I despised and wouldn't have bothered taking anywhere), I have no idea what baseline pricing usually is. I do plan on stopping by a shop this weekend to check it out so I'll ask, but I figured it couldn't hurt to ask here too so I can mentally prepae
I thrifted a PFAFF 1212 to my small but growing collection of old sewing machines but unfortunately it isn't in working condition (yet). When I tested it in the store I couldn't get any movement through the feed dogs or the upper mechanisms (I'm not savvy with terms 😅). Basically, it's all locked up and it won't move at all, even with me manually trying to rotate it. The motor at least seems to be working though. When it's switched to the bobbin winder it'll spin that like nothing. But when it's switched back it's still locked up. I can at least hear it responding to the foot pedal when I press it but that's it.
I figured for $10 it really couldn't hurt to tinker with but it's the first time I've really opened up a machine so I would really appreciate any tips/advice of what I should take a look at to get it running again.
I was recommended to make a post here after posting in the woodworking group 😅
Basically I'm trying to find a durable hardwood alternative to ebony to replace the finger board of a beat up cello I got a few years ago. I haven't really done enough woodworking to have the experience to figure out what could be used. Admittedly, I am pretty inexperienced with doing anything on an instrument (though I've done other projects). I would love to actually make this cello playable again, considering that the alternative was likely it being thrown away.
Unfortunately, the original finger board was beyond salvaging so I took it off but that's as far as I've gotten. In my area I can get oak, maple, and walnut. I have tried doing some digging but I really haven't been able to narrow down a popular alternative. I was leaning towards walnut, but I would appreciate any input from anybody who's also chosen less conventional woods for their instruments.
I got a broken cello like 2-3 years ago and I'm finally trying to work on it. It's mostly a 'for fun' thing, since I figured the alternative for it was being thrown away. But, if I can get it to a half-decent state I'll be pretty stoked.
So, basically, the fingerboard was busted and beyond salvage so I removed it completely before putting it away because I was too intimidated to get started beyond that. I'm looking for a durable alternative to replace the broken fingerboard. I thought about trying to source ebony online but I figured it could be interesting to try a different wood altogether. Aiming for something durable in case it actually ends up being playable again so it lasts a while. \
Honestly, I find the hardness charts a little hard to understand since I'm pretty new to working with wood and I've ended up being more indecisive than before. Locally, I can find Walnut, Oak, and Maple somewhat readily. I'm personally leaning towards Walnut but I would appreciate some input so I can narrow down my choices. I just haven't had a lot of hands-on experience to know which one holds up better over time.
Any input is greatly appreciated!